U.S. Strikes Iran-backed Group Leader in Iraq: Officials

U.S. Takes Action Against Kataib Hezbollah Commander

Syrian Operations Commander Responsible for Attacks on U.S. Forces

According to senior officials, the U.S. has successfully targeted and killed a senior leader of the Iran-backed group Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq. The strike, which took place on Wednesday, specifically aimed at a commander overseeing operations in Syria. This targeted individual was directly involved in planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region, stated U.S. Central Command [CENTCOM], responsible for the Middle East. There are no reports of civilian casualties or collateral damage resulting from the strike.

The Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah: A Threat to U.S. Forces

Kataib Hezbollah, one of the Iran-backed groups, has repeatedly targeted U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. This group was also responsible for a drone strike in Jordan, resulting in the death of three U.S. soldiers and the injury of dozens of others.

Action in Response to Jordan Drone Strike

Officials have affirmed that the strike in Iraq was part of President Biden’s promised response to the drone strike incident in Jordan. Actions initiated on Friday saw the U.S. targeting over 85 locations in Iraq and Syria linked to the militia groups, their command and control centers, missiles, and rockets, along with their Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps sponsors, as confirmed by CENTCOM.

Escalation of Attacks on U.S. Forces by Iran-backed Militia Groups

Since October 17, Iranian-backed militia groups have launched at least 168 attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan. Pentagon data shows that these attacks have resulted in the deaths of three U.S. service members, with two very seriously injured, nine seriously injured, and 132 suffering non-serious injuries.

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